Durango 2WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (1999)
Power Steering Pump: Service and Repair
Power Steering Pump Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove the serpentine drive belt.
2. Clamp the fluid return hose and disconnect the hoses from the power steering pump. Cap the fittings.
3. Remove battery ground cable and bracket bolts.
4. Remove the pump assembly.
5. Remove the pump pulley. This will allow access to the pump attaching screws.
6. Remove the pump bracket bolts and remove the bracket.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the bracket on the pump and tighten bolts to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
2. Install the pump pulley, refer to Pump Pulley Installation.
3. Install pump assembly on the engine block and tighten the bolts to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the battery ground wire and tighten nut to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
5. Connect the fluid hoses to the pump.
6. Install the serpentine drive belt refer to Cooling System.
7. Fill the reservoir with power steering fluid, refer to Power Steering Pump Initial-Operation.
